According to the latest annual report from the Scottish Food Standards Agency, navigating a challenging economic landscape has necessitated some difficult decisions regarding work priorities. The report highlighted the ripple effects of the UK’s departure from the European Union and…
In a concerted effort to enhance food safety standards in Africa, several initiatives funded by European sources have officially commenced operations. The flagship Food Safety for Africa (FS4Africa) project is tailored to address traceability, authenticity, and food safety challenges prevalent…
In its recent report, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has outlined its significant achievements for 2023 aimed at safeguarding public health through robust food safety measures and fortifying the nation’s food supply chain.…
Food safety authorities in the UK have conducted a thorough assessment of the risk posed by Listeria bacteria in blue cheese, particularly concerning vulnerable populations such as pregnant women, the elderly, infants, and those with weakened immune systems. The Food…
Belgium has taken proactive steps in sharing the benefits of its food safety barometer, setting an example for global cooperation in ensuring the safety of our food supply. In parallel, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the UN…
The recent nine-day closure of a popular restaurant in Lewiston, ME, has triggered a closer examination of the events leading up to it. According to reports, concerns over an emerging cockroach infestation had been raised by staff members as far…
Amos Miller is set to make an appearance in a Pennsylvania state court on February 29th following a ruling by Judge Thomas Sponaugie. The court order, prompted by a request from the Pennsylvania Attorney General, prohibits Miller, his wife, and…
The evaluation of controls in the Irish dairy sector has identified both effective and deficient aspects in the system. The audit, conducted by a division of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM), encompassed official controls within the…
The Center for Produce Safety (CPS) is allocating just over $2.7 million to fund ten new research projects aimed at addressing critical food safety concerns within the fresh produce industry. These projects involve principal investigators from research organizations in five…
In 2022, Ireland witnessed a surge in infections attributed to E. coli, Salmonella, Campylobacter, and Listeria, as detailed in the latest data from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC). Amid the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, specific gastrointestinal infections exhibited…